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March 02, 2014

Surya's Alameda rug was recently spotted in a home tour on The Everygirl featuring Kate Arends' Minneapolis apartment. Kate is the creative mind behind Wit & Delight, a blog that we love! The light-filled apartment is modern, but her style is a definite mix of old and new. It's always nice to see products available at Modern Karibou completing incredible spaces.

December 06, 2013

It’s that time of year again when Pantone announces the new ‘it’ colour for the annum ahead. Get ready to see Radiant Orchid on fashion runways, in designer homes and on retailer’s shelves. This purple with pink undertones is markedly different from the jewel tone Emerald that ruled in 2013, but don’t be fooled: Radiant Orchid is still a regal color. Purple has long been associated with royalty, power, luxury and creativity.

Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, described the choice for 2014 as “a color that encourages us to innovate.” So how can you best incorporate the muted hue into your modern home? Radiant Orchid will easily work with all of the most popular neutrals including grey, white, beige, black, ivory, taupe and even olive. If you appreciate more contrast and bolder design try pairing Radiant Orchid with turquoise, teal, deep greens, and complimentary yellows. Happy decorating in 2014!

June 09, 2010

Jerry Banman from ReDesign in London, Ontario, was recently in touch with us to show us photos of one of their latest interior design projects. I love their modern aesthetic mixed with unexpected accents, such as funky wallpaper, cork flooring, and textured wall tiles.

ReDesign is on a mission to bring great design to the masses locally. First and foremost, they want to inform people of the great benefit of pursuing a design before having a space built or renovated. Ultimately, it saves time, energy, and costly mistakes.

The Whitehaven projects (main floor/kitchen completed about a year ago and ensuite just recently) began with a tour of a typical builders home built in the '80s. The clients had Lisa Banman, ReDesign’s Principal Designer, tour with them to ensure that their design preferences could be achieved in the home if they were to purchase it. Lisa assured them that the house could be transformed to achieve the client's goals and drew some preliminary plans to demonstrate this. The main floor received largely cosmetic attention (paint, flooring, lighting, etc.), but the kitchen was gutted and reconfigured entirely.

The ensuite redesign was the most recent project. A bizarre, over-sized ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet were re-configured to better suit the lifestyle of the clients. An enormous unused whirlpool tub was eliminated in lieu of a walk-in shower and extended closet space. Below are the design details:

February 04, 2010

There’s nothing I like more than seeing how people decorate their homes, especially when they have amazing taste.

Karen, a Modern Karibou customer, recently had ferm LIVING wallpaper (Family Tree No. 126) installed in her new powder room and was gracious enough to send us a few photos. She says she loves the effect of the wallpaper with the view of the forest outside, which must look spectacular in Alberta at this time of year.

If you’re curious but still hesitant about trying out wallpaper in your home, a powder room is a great place to start. No powder room? Try it on a feature wall in the bedroom as a backdrop to an otherwise safe scheme. It will add an instant touch of drama and loads of personality!